Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Medicare Access and Stabilize Provider Reimbursement

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to support the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, a critical bill to prevent proposed Medicare physician fee cuts set to take effect January 1, 2025. Without congressional intervention, these cuts threaten access to care for millions of Medicare beneficiaries and further strain health care professionals, including registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).

“As the largest organization representing nutrition and dietetics professionals, the Academy stands with legislators in opposing these Medicare cuts. We are committed to ensuring our members receive fair reimbursement, enabling them to deliver high-quality care and address the health needs of seniors,” said the Academy's 2024-2025 President Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND. “Additionally, the Academy is dedicated to expanding access to medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services under Medicare to further support preventive care and chronic disease management.”

Medicare reimbursement has been subject to continuous volatility in recent years, and if unaddressed, the proposed cuts will likely increase health care provider shortages, limit access to nutrition and dietetics services and compromise care quality. The Academy’s support underscores its commitment to protecting health care accessibility for Medicare patients, especially in underserved communities, and to securing a sustainable future for nutrition and dietetics professionals along with other health care professionals.

The Academy joins a coalition of health care organizations advocating for fair Medicare reimbursement. This bill represents a vital step toward stabilizing provider reimbursements and strengthening the health care workforce for years to come.

Learn more about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act.